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How to Create A Custom Windows 7 Library

By GGarza on September 22, 2009 in Guides, Windows 7 User Guide | Comments { 7 }

Folders allow users to add many files to one location for organizational purposes. However, many folders, by default contain files that support applications or software. Such folders like system folders are for Operating system support. Other folders, like pictures and music are created so that the user can have a special storage location. Enter libraries, Windows 7 organizational feature for content.

The Libraries are tailored to specific content types. By default, there are four kinds of libraries (in Windows 7 Ultimate) documents, music, pictures, and video. Each Library presents its content in a style that’s most appropriate for that library type. But users are able to create their own libraries. It is also very easy to use.

Step 1: Go to Start -> Select Computer -> Select Libraries

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Computer

Next select the libraries folder opens

Library

Select New Library from the Menu Bar

Library option

A new library icon is presented and you can type in the name.

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In this example, we chose Cisco.

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Library Named Cisco

If you double click on the icon you will enter the library.

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Entering the cisco library

Now the fun part begins. It is easy to add items to the library.

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Adding Items to Cisco

We are going to populate the Cisco library with Cisco related information.
The First Item that we will add to the library is Boson.

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Adding Boson

Next we will add items to the library using the sub-menu option. First we will select a folder called base.

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adding base - alternate method

We will add one more CCNA-Challenge which is on the desktop.

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Adding Item from the Desktop

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CCNA-Challenge in the Library

If we pull up the libraries option we can see all of the folders and files associated in the library.

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The Cisco Library with 3 Folders

Features of Libraries

Here are common features that you will find in the libraries. They are very similar to folders.
You can expand or contract the content of the libraries.
You can expand or collapse the Libraries option to see the individual folders
Right clicking on the folder in the library section will allow you to: